This function is used to offset line, and the offset result can be previewed. For 2D line, it can only be offset on the plane where it locates. For 3D line and straight line, the user is allowed to define offset direction or LCS to offset. The dialog box is illustrated in Figure 5.1.38.
Figure 5.1.38 Offset line
• SELECT LINE
Click this button to display the Select Line dialog box for the user to select a line.
• IN ORIGINAL PART
Put the created offset line in original part. If this option is not toggled on, the created offset line will be put in the current part.
• DELETE ORIGINAL LINE
Delete the original line when creating offset line. If this option is not toggled on, the original line will not be deleted.
• LCS
Define a local coordinate system and the offset operation will be executed on U-V plane. The default LCS is global coordinate system. The user can select an existing CS from the drop-down menu, or click DEFINE button to create LCS. If this option is not toggled on, the program will prompt the user to define the offset direction. The detailed defining method is given below. Click the left mouse button to select a point on the offset line, move the mouse cursor up and down to define offset direction. Click the middle mouse button to confirm and the right button to exit.
• DISTANCE
Define the offset distance.